US Bridges

Stewart RD E over White River

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.72 E JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 079672000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,329
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart RD E over White River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Stewart RD E over White River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart RD E
CrossesWhite River
Location0.72 E JCT SR 167
RouteCounty Highway 98600
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25009, -122.24434
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,329 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart RD E over White River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart RD E over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart RD E over White River carry?

About 15,329 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stewart RD E over White River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart RD E over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.